CatchLight
CatchLight is a hybrid nonprofit media organization combining the practices of art, journalism and social justice. We are a transformational force, urgently bringing resources and organizations together to nurture and grow a thriving visual ecosystem. We leverage the power of visuals to inform, connect and transform communities.
CatchLight at a glance
In short: CatchLight reported $69K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $68,750 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +281.9% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $2,769,814
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,711,054
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $34,742
- +206.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,287,416
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to CatchLight
Who CatchLight funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $73K (2020). In 2024 it reported $69K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eye and I Inc Brooklyn, NY | Global Fellowship Award | $21,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,769,814 | $3,711,054 | $3,287,416 | $68,750 | Total only | $34,742 |
| 2023 | $2,296,236 | $3,124,440 | $2,461,774 | $18,000 | Total only | $11,352 |
| 2022 | $1,638,980 | $1,112,098 | $1,921,392 | $21,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $2,559,579 | $3,095,707 | $1,315,620 | $39,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $688,072 | $1,196,301 | $975,689 | $72,566 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About CatchLight
Based on IRS filings
CatchLight is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $69K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CatchLight is led by Elodie Mailliet Storm, CEO on every filing since 2022; 5 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elodie Mailliet Storm
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$234K (2022) → $287K (2024)
Nancy Farese
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mazher Ali
Director of Committee
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $144K (2024)
Christopher Michel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deirdre Atkin Hockett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ramsay
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J Rosenthal
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kleiner Chanoff
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Umbreen Bhatti
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shazna Nessa
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Marks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Minami
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bildner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Garber
Vice President of Development
Director of Development → Vice President of Development, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $185K (2024)
Adriana Garcia
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $121K (2024)
Jennifer Stratton
Executive Editor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$148K (2023) → $179K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Stephen Mayes (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stacy-Marie Ishmael (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jenny Stratton (2022) — Director Cl Local
- Former: Elodie Mailliet (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Ed Kashi (2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Farese Board (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $287K, to Elodie Mailliet Storm (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about CatchLight
How much does CatchLight give each year?
CatchLight reported $69K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $18K in grants paid.
How large is CatchLight?
CatchLight reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is CatchLight?
CatchLight is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does CatchLight operate?
CatchLight has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is CatchLight's EIN?
CatchLight's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1912845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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